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interesting facts about Hanukkah
10 Feb

11 Holy Facts About Hanukkah

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of light. It commemorates when the Jewish people won a battle against the Greeks to practice their religion freely. Want to know more? Here are some fun facts about Hanukkah. 1. Why do people celebrate Hanukkah? Hanukkah commemorates the triumph of a small group of Jews known as the Maccabees …
Facts about Macedonia
9 Feb

14 Majestic Facts About Macedonia

Have you recently moved to this mountainous country and now you’re looking to impress the locals with your North Macedonian knowledge? If the answer is yes (or you’d just like to swot up on worldly facts), take a look at these fun facts about North Macedonia. 1. Where is North Macedonia? North Macedonia is a …
A London park in May
9 Feb

13 Magical Facts About May

May is the fifth month of the year in Julian and Gregorian calendars, has 31 days and is a month of spring. Here are some fun facts about May that you may not have known about… 1. Who is May named after? May is believed to have been named after the Greek goddess of fertility …
Fun Facts about The Dead Sea
8 Feb

12 Salty Facts About The Dead Sea

With a name like The Dead Sea, how could we miss it out? That’s what we thought, so we put pen to paper to create a list of fun facts about the Dead Sea that are sure to have you talking and Googling for days. 1. The Dead Sea is seriously salty. The Dead Sea …
interesting facts about Yerevan
8 Feb

13 Intriguing Facts About Yerevan

Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Yerevan! 1. Where is Yerevan? Yerevan is the capital city of Armenia. 2. Here’s the lingo… Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Yer-eh-vann. 3. It’s a fairly average-sized …
zebras running
7 Feb

15 Zany Facts About Zebras

Zebras are curious animals. Are they white with black stripes, or black with white stripes? What separates them from horses? In this fact file, we are going to take a close look at everything we know about these wild and wonderful beasts. Think of yourself to be a zebra expert? Maybe it’s time to test …
facts about llamas
7 Feb

14 Laid-Back Facts About Llamas

Llamas are pretty curious beasts – even to look at! However, beneath that odd exterior are – of course – some even more bizarre facts and figures! Do you know llamas well enough? They are more than towering, fuzzy pillars of spit and attitude! Here are some fun facts about llamas that you might not …
interesting facts about Mothers Day
6 Feb

10 Marvellous Facts about Mothers Day

We should always take the time out to honour our mothers and grandmothers! However, there’s a special day each year when we do more than just say ‘thank you’ – Mother’s Day has grown from a traditional celebration over the years into an international standard. No matter how you celebrate it, here are some fun …
Hydrogen airship accident
5 Feb

13 Hazardous Facts About Hydrogen

Which chemical element has no colour, odor, taste, and also is a gaseous flammable substance? If you haven’t missed any chemistry classes you surely know the answer- Hydrogen (H)! Hydrogen is the first element in the periodic table and makes up 75% of the planet we live on. So what, right? It’s not alarming to …
interesting facts about Baku
5 Feb

13 Brilliant Facts About Baku

Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these 13 fun facts about Baku! 1. Where is Baku? Baku is the capital city of Azerbaijan. 2. Here’s what to say. Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Bah-koo. 3. It’s massive …
Facts about St George
5 Feb

13 Good Facts About Saint George

St George is famously associated with England, a sword and shield, and all kinds of stories about dragons and slaying – as such, the tales of St George happen to be some of the most enduring tales of their time. But did you know that the patron saint is more than just a legendary figure? …
beaver spotted
4 Feb

10 Fun Facts About Beavers

The numerous ways a beaver shapes its environments for survival are awe-inspiring. Here are some fun facts about beavers that you might not have known about. 1. Beavers have giant ancestors. Beavers used to be giants back in the Ice Age. Named “Castoroides,” they looked similar to the modern beavers but only much bigger. They …